Cusumano

A bright, brilliant wine with golden reflections. The aroma is characterised by floral notes, summer fruits and honey. Rich and fresh on the palate with a full round finish - very drinkable! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, floral nose, showing white flowers, lemons and stony minerals. Medium-bodied, bright and tangy." James Suckling

Pure Nero d'Avola, named after Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intensely fragrant of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, supple and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby. In the nose of ripe cherries, dark chocolate and wild berries. Fresh and crisp on the palate, showing young fruit and crisp acidity, glides along finely." Falstaff

"A fine-tannined and pretty-fruited nero d'avola with black-cherry and blueberry character and some citrus. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. In check, but open." James Suckling

Smells seductively of spices and cherries. Soft, almost sensual, it glides over the tongue and beguiles the palate with soft, very delicate tannins and a long, juicy finish. An impeccable Sicilian! SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of fruity, dark-cherry aromas and flavors with undertones of lemon peel and zest. It’s medium-bodied with firm tannins and a lightly chewy texture at the finish." James Suckling

Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Berry, green-olive and lemon-rind aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with medium chewy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

Deep, dense colour, in the nose much fruit and a breath easily sweetish liquorice. Very elegant with fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Some spice, smoked-meat and chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body with chewy tannins and a medium finish." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow. This single-varietal Grillo smells of citrus fruit, melon and fine herbs. On the palate, a present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral-salty vein in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright lemon yellow. Exceedingly fragrant of elderberry and lime, with yellow fruit and a hint of ripe quince. Spans the tongue delicately, compact at the core, shows pressure and juicy play, fine salt lemon enlivens the medium-long finish." Falstaff

Dark red with typical varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong, fleshy red wine with a nice spiciness and balanced finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

"Blueberries and blackcurrants with flowers and spices follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and a crisp finish." James Suckling

Deep, dense colour, in the nose a lot of fruit and a touch of slightly sweet liquorice. Very elegant with a fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

This Sicilian cuvée is beautifully textured, harmonious and rich. The aroma is seductive of honeydew melon, banana and herbs with a crisp freshness. A remarkable dry white wine with a good balance between acidity and fruit and of persistent persistence. Very good value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very ripe, almost dried peach and apricot notes with hints of fresh herbs and a light sawdust note that turns more toffee-like on the palate. Medium-bodied and packed with ripe flavors." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby red with an intense aroma of ripe wild berries, concentrated, full-fruited yet elegant taste that finishes with a fresh, smooth finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Here comes one of the most beautiful interpretations of the white grape variety Carricante. Fresh, dynamic wine from Etna with a multi-faceted aroma of citrus, white peach, yeast and smoke. Cool grapefruit, taut acidity and impressive mineral hints in the dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, light straw yellow. Opens with delicate honey notes, some banana, flint in the background. Juicy and round in the attack and course, fine citrus fruit, clear in the final." Falstaff

"Delicately scented, this has aromas of yellow spring wildflower and white stone fruit. Light bodied and racy, the palate offers Meyer lemon, yellow apple and saline alongside crisp acidity that lends tension." Wine Enthusiast

"A dense white with cooked apple and papaya and some floral and dried-peach undertones. It's full-bodied with gorgeous fruit and intensity. Really flavorful with a pleasing, chalky and minerally undertone and texture." James Suckling

"The 2019 Alta Mora Etna Bianco sends up aromas of musky dried peach, wax, raw almonds and wet stone. Its soft textures envelop the palate with a mix of nectarine and young mango offset by saline-minerality and bright acids. This is persistent and structured yet crisp and savory, resonating on citrus-tinged pit fruits and exotic spices. The 2019 is showing great already, but a year or two of cellaring should help to further smooth out the expression." Vinous

A modern, single-varietal Chardonnay that does not deny its terroir with an almost Burgundian style. Elegant, complex and with a lot of character, the aromatically fragrant Jalé shows itself with a balanced, long taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Jale Chardonnay presents an incredibly pretty bouquet of chamomile, a dusting of confectioner's spice, pear and vanilla bean. It's silky in feel, while leaning more toward the savory spectrum, as salty minerals and tart orchard fruits are briskly carried across a core of bright acidity. While a bit understated through the close, it's crisp and clean. Hints of ginger and spice slowly fade away." Vinous

"Lots of almost smoky ripe-apple aromas and flavors here, together with peach-melba, lychee and light toffee notes. Full and dense with a rather oily feel. Packed with flavor that turns more acute and savory as it progresses." James Suckling

The name refers to the altitude at which the grapes for this spumante, produced using the Champagne method, grow. Noble light yellow, in the bouquet delicate notes of broom, yellow fruits and the typical yeast note. On the palate, a fine, persistent perlage, plus fine yellow fruit and respectable depth, finishing aristocratically elegant, fresh, fruity and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"A flavorful, concentrated sparkling with aromas of dried pineapple, chamomile, candied lemon and brioche. It's medium-bodied with soft, fine bubbles and tangy acidity. Delicious layers of candied and preserved fruit give an umami and saline quality. Dry feel." James Suckling

Salealto consists of equal parts Insolia, Zibibbo and Grillo and was aged for about 10 months on the fine lees in stainless steel. Strong golden yellow with green reflections. Open nose with hints of beeswax, yellow flowers, acacia, red apple and green pepper. Very refreshing on the palate, low acidity, fine saltiness and a wonderful fruit exoticism. In the deep finish, herbal spice and expansive fruit with beautiful freshness - definitely aerate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Salealto mixes both savory and sweet, combining notes of candied ginger, white pepper, caraway and melon. It's silky and deeply textural, as ripe orchard fruits and minerals cascade across a core of brisk acids, giving way to hints of sage toward the close. Tropical citrus and exotic spices linger incredibly long through the mouthwatering finale. The Salealto is really quite unique, and it holds your attention firmly." Vinous

Beguilingly fruity Noà from Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, equipped with a delicious bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices and cocoa as well as the fresh taste with silky soft tannin and a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"I love the herbal complexity on the nose here with dried bay leaf, Thai basil, blueberries and licorice. Rich and nicely round on the palate, but with a delicate streak of acidity and a tangy finish." James Suckling

"Cooling mint meets sweet tobacco, black currants and hints of dark chocolate as the 2016 Noà slowly comes to life in the glass. This is silky in texture with medium-bodied weight, ushering in a polished display of blackberry and plum, as a mix of minerals and sweet tannins creates a more structured feel toward the close. It tapers off long but also youthfully monolithic to hints of balsamic spice." Vinous

"This wine pours from the bottle with an inky black appearance and an intense concentration of aromas and flavors. The Cusumano brothers have hit the bull's-eye with this beautiful wine in terms of its power, complexity and smooth integration. The bouquet starts off with Morello cherry, dried blackberry, spice and bitter chocolate. As the wine opens in the glass, it unleashes granite, smoke and licorice. As far as Cusumano's Noà goes, this is the nicest vintage I have tasted thus far." Robert Parker

Sagana, an impressively varietal and at the same time very fresh Nero d'Avola of dark colour, intensely scented of sour cherries, undergrowth, iodine and graphite. Very powerful and full-bodied on the palate, velvety tannins and a long, slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark garnet with violet reflections. Distinctly fragrant on juicy blueberry, plum and fine pralines, in addition freshly roasted coffee, tobacco in the background. Gripping in the mouth, shows a lot of intensity, appears compact and a bit pithy in the tannin, finishes powerfully on rich fruit nuances." Falstaff

"The 2017 Nero d'Avola Sàgana pulls you close with a mix of black currants, brown spice, tobacco and crushed rocks. It's soft in texture, presenting a pure and savory display of black fruit and inner herbal notes, all lifted by salty acids and minerals. Grippy tannins linger through the purple-tinged finale, as this tapers off lightly structured yet long, resonating on wild berries and hints of mocha and tar. Color me impressed. Give the Sagana another year in the cellar, and then reap the rewards." Vinous

"A red with plenty of blackberry, chocolate, some wet earth and bark, as well as black-tea undertones. It's full-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Give it a little time." James Suckling

A fresh sweet wine made from sun-dried Moscato grapes, golden yellow with a pure floral fragrance and full of the Sicilian sun! Fine, soft, round taste, honey-sweet with a delicate fresh and citrus fruit note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made from dried Moscato grapes, this opens with heady aromas of marmalade, ripe apricot and jasmine. The aromas follow through to the balanced palate alongside pistachio, vanilla and fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

The second vintage of the red crus from Cusumano's still young Alta Mora family from Etna is a deep dark red, single-varietal Nerello. Elegant bouquet with aromas of berries and herbs, on the palate lean, juicy and very finesse with silky tannins and fine acidity, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Luminous medium dark red. Lovely purity of red cherry and raspberry fruit with a strong dusting of minerals and minty herbs on the nose and in the mouth. Finishes long and piercing but polished, with a nicely lingering floral quality. A lovely wine." Vinous

"A beautiful Etna red that shows raspberry tea, lilacs, rose petals and cherry blossom. Medium in body but deep in flavors that range from herbs to orange peel and are supported by a firm yet velvety and fine-tannined structure." James Suckling

"The Cusumano brothers have successfully given voice to this top-tier Etna red. The 2015 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is a direct and linear expression with just enough fruity softness and roundness to form a solid center of gravity and general complexity. This pure Nerello Mascalese ages in 30- and 50-hectoliter botte for 18 months. The wine delivers delicate berry aromas with crushed stone, spice, tar and campfire ash playing softly as background music. Vines planted in the Feudo di Mezzo Contrada are more than 100 years old. A mere 5,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Guardiola, a cru from Nerello Mascalese, shows the typical elegant aroma from volcanic soils. Fine raspberry fruit, gentle acidity and silky tannins, full and ripe but never too full-bodied. A modern drop from traditional vine. SUPERIORE.DE

"A savory red, with hints of smoky bacon fat and spice accenting the cherry coulis, dried sage and rose hip flavors. Balanced, featuring creamy tannins on the well-spiced, fresh finish. Drink now through 2027." Wine Spectator

"Lively bright red-ruby. Red and black fruit macerated in alcohol, flint, botanical herbs and a whiff of alcohol on the opulent nose. Then ripe and broad in the mouth too, with rich, dense flavors and a mouthcoating texture with similar aromas. Finishes long and savory." Vinous

"Bilberries, fruit tea, citrus, oranges, fresh raspberries, orange blossom, nectarines and wild strawberries. So Burgundian on the palate, the fine and silky tannins encasing beautiful, energetic and exciting red fruit. Powerful acidity closes this off nicely. So elegant." James Suckling

"From a warm and sun-soaked vintage, the 2015 Etna Rosso Guardiola (made with 100% Nerello Mascalese) shows lots of fruit richness with black currant, dried cherry and dark plum. This is a wine of substantial fiber and succulence. The mouthfeel is layered and rich with softly integrated tannins and firm structure at the back. The fruit is concentrated and dense. One reason is because it is harvested from precious 120-year-old vines. Only 5,310 bottles were released." Robert Parker